How To Fix EK361 - Can not determine shipping control indicator for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Can not determine shipping control indicator for business partner &1

What causes this issue?

The business partner &V1& could be an alternative payer or alternative
bill-to-party that was specified on the document for the source
receivable. In this case, a shipping control indicator cannot be
determined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK361 - Can not determine shipping control indicator for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message EK361, which states "Can not determine shipping control indicator for business partner &1," typically occurs in the context of procurement and logistics processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the shipping control indicator for the specified business partner (vendor or customer) in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Shipping Control Indicator: The shipping control indicator for the business partner is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Configuration: The business partner may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant data may be incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the business partner, such as missing or incorrect entries in the vendor or customer master records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the shipping control indicator for the business partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Shipping Control Indicator:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or XK02 (Change Vendor) or XD02 (Change Customer) depending on whether the business partner is a vendor or customer.
  Check the relevant views (e.g., General Data, Company Code Data, Purchasing Data) and ensure that the shipping control indicator is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the roles assigned to the business partner and ensuring that all necessary data is filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the business partner to ensure that all required fields are filled in correctly. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the business partner data. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the shipping control indicator and its implications in the procurement process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, XK01, XK02, XD01, XD02, and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to navigate through business partner and procurement processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EK361 error and ensure that the shipping control indicator is correctly determined for the specified business partner.